Opinion – Page 221
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OpinionComment: Is Topshop set to become a truly global retailer?
Not many fashion retailers can badge themselves as truly global but could Topshop become just that?
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OpinionComment: Facts are fine but retailers also need passion
Clear vision and an exhilarating environment are what retailers require.
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OpinionComment: Customer insight has never been more important
With competition hotter than ever in retail, and customer loyalty faltering, insight into shopper behaviour has never been more important.
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OpinionComment: Every retailer should know who their customers are
It feels almost odd talking about customer insights being central to a modern-day retailer.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can I make sure I don’t overstock for Christmas?
I want to make the most of the busiest Christmas shopping days, but how can I make sure I don’t overstock?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: Can I check a job applicant’s profile on Facebook before employing them?
Can I check a job applicant’s profile on Facebook before employing them?
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis director of marketing shy to admit influence, yet hails shift from price-led ads
John Lewis’ director of marketing Craig Inglis has said this year retailers have “upped their game” with their Christmas adverts, in a move away from price-led campaigns towards story-led adverts. However, he was modest in not fessing up to the influence the department store’s TV advertising has had on retail.
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OpinionComment: Consumer will be king as grocers battle for Christmas spend
The fight for Christmas Number One in food is really intense this year.
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OpinionComment: Only the best retailers pique private equity interest
Private equity loomed large on the retail landscape this week as it emerged Clayton Dubilier & Rice has taken a 60% stake in value retailer B&M Bargains.
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OpinionComment: Dixons’ celebrates first-half profit
Dixons has much to feel festive about. Last week, the Currys and PC World owner revealed its UK business had made a first-half profit for the first time in five years.
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OpinionComment: Retail predictions for 2013
It is said that there are two sorts of predictions: the lucky and the wrong. But I thought I should try my luck.
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OpinionBlog: Mason's departure may leave Tesco boss exposed
News that Tesco is to review the future of its loss-making US business Fresh & Easy, and part ways with his highly-regarded deputy CEO Tim Mason, once more demonstrate boss Philip Clarke’s ability to take the tough decisions, but the move will ask as many questions as it will answer.
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OpinionBlog: Reach out to the wealthy on Facebook
Much has been written about the potential – untapped or otherwise – of social media networks for fashion brands, but a new report by market research company Sparkler suggests that Facebook could help luxury brands reach out to Europe’s most affluent customers.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Tesco - not very Fresh & not very Easy
Tesco didn’t help themselves by launching a store format with a range that was not very fresh and not very easy to shop in.
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OpinionComment: Not Tesco's finest hour, but possibly not its worst
So, Tesco’s Fresh & Easy misadventure in the US is drawing to a close.
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OpinionComment: Tesco needs to use technology to engage customers
Tesco needs to focus on using its huge wealth of technological innovation to engage customers and avoid focusing on gimmicks.
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OpinionComment: Tesco boss Philip Clarke blogs on the Fresh & Easy strategic review
Today I’ve announced Tesco’s decision to begin a strategic review of Fresh & Easy, our business in the US.
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OpinionBlog: Amazon offers customisable pages and posts
Online giant Amazon has launched Amazon Pages and Posts to improve the look, feel and performance of other retailers’ pages on its site.
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OpinionComment: Look after the retailers of the future
It is not uncommon for British prime ministers to call on the Blitz spirit when they want to appear statesmanlike, and David Cameron certainly evoked some Churchillian rhetoric last week.
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OpinionComment: Pop-ups mean trouble
The life has gone out of many pop-ups and they’re there because they have to be.